The moment I knew my relationship was abusive: three people share their stories
‘If I chose to hang out with my friends, they would be angry with me.’
I lost my mum in the Christchurch attack. Here’s what I learned about grief
‘Just because we are young does not mean we don’t have the capacity to be strong.’
How to spot controlling behaviour in a relationship
It’s repeated behaviours that make you feel shit.
Why these directors paired Māori and Muslim voices in a new series
Ahi Wānanga features 12 young Māori and Muslims who share their stories to connect.
A person with HIV answers your questions
“Reducing stigma is key”.
How Filipinos became a beloved part of Southland
In 2001, only 0.9% of Southland’s population were Asian. 20 years later, that's grown to 7%.
Learning from the moana: Fridays on the water with Hokianga students
Every Friday, these rangatahi are at the beach learning how to fish, dive and surf.
Can’t afford to be sick: Woman’s benefit cut to $55 because she’s in hospital
“I won't survive here on $55 per week."
One in 5 young people in NZ is neurodivergent - this is what it’s like
“Embrace the beauty of it.”
Where do small town teens spend their free time? Macca’s, apparently
It's a place that teenagers have organically chosen to make their own, expert says.
We made a series about the lives of regional rangatahi
From hunting to boy racing, The Regions shows what it's like to grow up in small towns.
What changes to the Residential Tenancies Act could mean for you
The Government says the bill aims to encourage more rental properties onto the market.
How often do you talk to your siblings?
“I can talk to her about other things that you can’t talk to mates about.”
‘Feeling like they don't belong’: Ethnic young people face racist bullying
A new report sheds light on the mental health of young people from ethnic communities.
Research finds most NZers struggle to talk about their sexual health
“Taking care of not just our own sexual health but supporting others too is so important.”
Young vapers feel embarrassed and judged, but can’t beat addiction alone
“I wish I didn’t start because I can’t stop.”
How to make the most out of your health appointment
Here’s what questions to ask and what your rights are as a patient.
What it's really like to be a food influencer
Balancing free meals, brand deals and paid ads with honest reviews.
What it’s like to go through menopause early
A global shortage of hormone replacement therapy medication has left those in menopause suffering
From hope to hardship: Filipino migrants find refuge in shipping containers
"We can endure whatever can happen to us here but not our family, they can’t go hungry."
Two Pacific women on their representation in NZ
"No matter what corner of Aotearoa we are in, we are repping what it means to be of the moana."
Navigating sexual violence and support as a young Asian person
“I'm not even supposed to be alone with a boy. It's so much harder to explain I've been raped."
Why translating for parents can force kids to grow up too fast
Some children may grow up feeling like they lost their childhood, a psychologist says.
If you’re lonely, you’re not alone. Loneliness is reaching epidemic levels
“Loneliness isn’t just a matter of finding more friends for people.”
Coercion and stigma: Barriers wāhine Māori face with getting contraception
‘It’s not acceptable that we know about health inequities and don’t do anything about it.’
Social media made me do it: how to stop impulsive spending
The art of learning ✨delayed gratification✨
What our drug use looks like in 2024
Drug prices have dropped and cocaine use is on the up.
We asked event organisers what they’re doing to make shows accessible
“It shouldn't have to be us begging for accessibility, it should be built in”.
The stigma still exists: Being a single parent in 2024
The number of single parents in NZ is increasing, but the narrative doesn’t have to be negative
Mental health is driving absences. Should schools change how it's recorded?
55% of chronically absent students said mental health was a reason for absence, an ERO report shows.
